What to do in 4days 3nights in Kyoto?

Hi, I will be staying in
Nissyokan Shoshintei Hotel,Kyoto from the 12-15th of July 2013. Are there any recommended places to go to Kyoto and the best way to reach there? Should i book any day tours? Where can i book the day tours? Is there any nice shopping malls in Kyoto?
Thank you

I recommend the sights with 3 and 2 red dots in particular:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2158.html

Some suggested routes:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3950.html

Should i book any day tours?

It is personal preference.

Where can i book the day tours?

Some options:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2158.html#jump_tour

The local hotel concierge and tourism information may have further options.

Is there any nice shopping malls in Kyoto?

Nearby Osaka has the better shopping malls:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4013.html

There is an Aeon Mall just south of Kyoto Station:
http://kyoto-aeonmall.com.e.gd.hp.transer.com/index.jsp

Hi there, just upon my personal experience (spring 2010 ... so a looong time ago sadly): in Kyoto I would def. recommend the following places:
- KIYOMIZU DERA
- FUSHIMI INARI JINJA (well, it is in Inari, but some 10 mins from Kyoto station & def. worth visiting imho)
- both silver & golden pavillion (ginkakuji & kinkakuji) with its gardens nearby (straight within the area) are very nice (even though quite crowdy places)
- Philosopher's Path is a very nice walk & time to spent (you can start next to Ginkakuji).

so, just few notes, enjoy Japan

Iconic Kyoto: 3 HUGE days

1. Ginkakuji to Kiyomizudera: ie all of Higashiyama:

2. Sanjusangendo; Fushimi Inari; rest of day to Nara
IF that is part of the plan, otherwise you could fit in the things *** I've listed as being left out

3.Kinkakuji,Ryoanji, Arashiyama

****That misses out Nijijo, Nishiki Market,Heian Shrine....

Go to Gion/Pontoncho at night

You cant do it all in 3 days: we have had 4 trips, about 12 days in Kyoto, and still not touched the surface

READ and RESEARCH and decide what interests you: everyone is different

Enjoy!!

Depends what you like to see.

Kyoto - More places to see (temples, shrines, views, DO check out Arashiyama along with aforementioned places) (Also Nara is good for a day trip).

Osaka - A few temples/shrines, but much better area for shopping / city views / eating. Wander around Umeda and Nanba stations, shops galore.